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Our instructor-led, in-person,
classroom
environment,
combined with our on-line PMI-ACP
simulation test,
work
together
providing you
the knowledge and focus
needed to pass the PMI-ACP test and earn
your Agile
Certified Professional credential.

We are thrilled to be one of the first providers to offer
a study course for this exciting new credential. Take
your career and organization to the next level by
learning the skills and best practices associated
with this credential.

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take your PMI-ACP exam and
become Agile certified!

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PMI-ACP Exam Prep Course Overview

Our course contains the following program:

History and Origins of Agile Development

Software development is sometimes called a
wicked problem. Like predicting weather,
or the stock market, accurate project estimates and acceptable project outputs continue
to be a challenge for the average software project. In 2001 the Agile Manifesto
was signed, and so began the Agile Development movement. Various flavors of Agile
exist today, with Scrum being the most widely-adopted practice.

How Agile Maps to the PMBOK

Initiating

Planning

Executing

Monitoring & Controlling

Closing

Agile Tools & Techniques

Communications

Planning, monitoring and adapting

Agile estimation

Agile analysis and design

Product quality

Soft skills negotiation

Value-based prioritization

Risk management

Metrics

Value stream analysis

Domain I - Agile Principles and
Mindset

Organizational Impact

Maintaining a Healthy Agile Environment

Encouraging your Agile Team

Put first things first. In order to create and maintain a healthy
team-empowered Agile environment, your must ensure your leadership model is
correct, and your practices align with core Agile values.

Domain II - Value Driven Delivery

Define Positive Value

Incremental Development

Avoid Potential Downsides

Prioritization

Instead of process-driven
delivery, Agile Development is based on a value-driven approach. Teams are
encouraged to work with project stakeholders to prioritize the most valuable
features that can be packaged and delivered to paying customers in successive
increments. An emphasis is placed on targeting specific user-types, or value
thresholds so that the products can be placed in front of real customers
who can then in-turn provide quicker product feedback.

The team is the engine in an agile project. Value is delivered as fast as the team
can perform. The team is only as fast as the slowest member, and gains velocity as each
member focuses on the same target. We'll explore ways to create and support self-governing
teams through empowerment, knowledge sharing, motivation, rewards & recognition,
and innovation games. We'll discuss ways to measure the teams progress and continuously
improve performance. Finally, we'll examine the team as a corporate asset and discuss
ways to maximize the business value of a high-performing team.

Domain V - Adaptive Planning

Planning Levels

Adaptation

Estimation

Velocity, Throughput, and Cycle Time

In an Agile project, planning happens at multiple levels. We'll explore strategic,
release, iteration, and daily planning. Agile is commitment-based. Commitments are
made during these planning junctures based on a balance of priorities vs. team capabilities.
The team quickly learns to adapt to whatever mechanisms work best in their unique environment. Project progress is tracked, as well as velocity, throughput, and cycle-time.
A closed-loop feedback process is used to continuously improve team and individual
estimations.

Domain VI - Problem Detection and Resolution

Risk Management

Supportive Environment

Issue Tracking

Risk are identified and explored early in what agile practitioners call 'spikes.'
An open and safe environment is encouraged to surface team and workplace issues
early, before they become showstoppers. Team members are encouraged to publicly
display progress impediments so that management can escalate accordingly. Risk status
is communicated regularly to stakeholders so that their expectations are managed
effectively.

Domain VII - Continuous Improvement

Product

Process

People

Agile philosophies transcend individual projects. A fully functional agile team
is considered an asset to the corporation. Teams perform retrospectives after each
sprint to brainstorm how they could have performed more effectively. They use this
insight to improve future performance. Similarly, individual retrospectives and
product retrospectives are tools which improve individual progress and product value,
respectively.

Additional Agile Knowledge and Skills, separated into three levels of importance:

Our course fulfills all of the 21 contact hours required by PMI for the PMI-ACP
certification.

Our pass rate for the PMI-ACP is nearly 100%.

We have the best
guarantee
in the industry that you can opt-into. If you purchase it, we guarantee
you will pass the PMI-ACP exam on the first try. If you can't after two more attempts
that we pay for, we'll give you the rest of your money back.

PMI-ACP Exam Prep
Activities

Attendees will engage in memory-training exercises that enhance the ability of the
attendee to remember facts and formulas.

Attendees will also have access to our
on-line test simulator, containing sample
test questions similar to the PMI-ACP Certification exam.

Download our course brochure.

Common Questions about our PMI-ACP Exam Prep Course in Tucson, AZ

Am I guaranteed to pass the PMI-ACP Exam?

Red Rock Research offers a first-time passing guarantee for the PMI-ACP exam.
This means we guarantee you will pass the test on your first try. The PMI-ACP
is a difficult test and we take our guarantee seriously. If you don't pass
the test on the first try we will pay for your second attempt. If you don't
pass on your second attempt, we will pay for your third attempt. If you don't
pass the PMI-ACP on the third try, PMI requires you to wait an entire calendar year
before your next attempt, and Red Rock will refined you the cost of the course minus
the test we have paid for already. Check our guarantee against others and
be sure they give you all of your money back, like we do. We have noted that
many other providers keep a 'processing fee' when issuing refunds.

What is your pass rate for the PMI-ACP Exam?

Our official pass rate for the PMI-ACP Exam is
nearly 100%. While that is a fact, you need
to understand when test prep providers publish this figure they are describing how
many participants pass the test within 3 attempts--and not processing a refund.
The majority of our students in each class pass the PMI-ACP on the first try.
What makes the difference? The amount of time you study! People who
study pass the test, people who don't study have to take it over again.

What can you tell me about the PMI-ACP Exam?

The PMI-ACP Exam spans 3 hours and has 120 multiple-choice questions with four possible
answer for each questions. This gives you about 1.5 minutes per questions.

What are the prerequisites for the PMI-ACP exam?

The prerequisites are as follows:

high-school degree or equivalent

2000 hours working on project teams within the last 5 years

1500 hours within the last 3 years working on Agile projects

21 training hours

How many questions are on the PMI-ACP Exam?

The PMI-ACP Exam has 120 multiple-choice questions.

How much time do I have to complete the PMI-ACP Exam?

You have 4 hours to complete the PMI-ACP Exam. This translates into 1.5 minutes
per question.

How many times can I take the PMI-ACP Exam?

PMI allows you three attempts to pass the PMI-ACP exam. If you can't pass it in
three attempts PMI requires you to wait one year to test again.

Where in the TUCSON area can I take the PMI-ACP Exam?

The PMI-ACP exam is take at a prometric testing center. You can locate a prometric
testing center in your area from their website:
www.Prometric.com.

Testing centers are typically associated with schools in the area and as such are
open or closed in conjunction with their school calendar.

Should I become a member of PMI?

Membership in PMI has many
benefits. Membership presently costs $129.00/year
and generous discounts are available to students and retired professionals.
The most immediate benefit for becoming a member of PMI is the cost of membership
plus taking the PMI-ACP exam is slightly less than the cost of the test alone for non-members.
Red Rock recommends you become a member of PMI.

Where do I start my application for membership in PMI?

Where do I start my application for become a PMI-ACP?

How much does the PMI-ACP Exam cost?

The PMI-ACP Exam presently costs $435 for members, and $495 for non-members..

How much does membership in PMI cost?

Membership in PMI costs $129/year. Generous discounts are available for students
and retired professionals.

Should I start my PMI-ACP application before coming to class?

Preferably, you should start your PMI-ACP application and finish it before class begins.
This is because PMI can take up to 5 business days to respond to your application.
If you wait until class starts you will be pushing back the soonest you can take
the test by at least 5 business days. This being said, people sometimes do
show up on day 1 without starting their application.

How can I show people I have passed the PMI-ACP? Is there an official PMI-ACP registry?

Yes. PMI maintains a public list of PMI-ACP credential holders. You can
find it here.

Is there a published curriculum the PMI-ACP Exam is based on?

The PMI-ACP is based on 11 books. PMI has published the list
here.
We have condensed the information in those books into our three day course.

What score is needed to pass the PMI-ACP Exam?

PMI requires a 62% to pass the test. Understand, though that this number should
mean absolutely nothing to you because the test is difficult and structured with
questions that are extremely tricky.

What is needed to maintain a PMI-ACP certification?

To keep your PMI-ACP credential current you must demonstrate 30 professional development
units (PDU's) of PMI-approved agile training during the next 3 years. Most of Red
Rock's courses count towards these.

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